Welcome to another episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," the podcast for landscape and nature photographers. I'm your host, Matt Payne, and today we have the pleasure of diving deep into the photographic journey of the distinguished UK photographer, Paul Wakefield. Known for his evocative landscape work and particularly for his seminal book "The Landscape," Paul joins us to unravel the layers of his photography career that began in the 1970s and branched out into the demanding world of commercial photography.
In episode 362, we'll get an intimate look at Paul's process of capturing images that distill the essence of a scene, his thoughtful approach to composition over light, and the personal and creative risks that come with making decisive, in-the-moment choices on film – a discipline that sees him capture no more than 10 images a day.
Paul will share details about his new book and how his explorations in India lent new perspectives to his craft, while reflecting on the impact of critical assistance from loved ones, and the logistical challenges of self-publishing.
We will also touch on the broader conversation about the influence of social media on professional photography, with Paul sharing his initial hesitations and ultimate embrace of Instagram for marketing his work.
Throughout the discussion, Paul will offer insights on the importance of learning from other artists, the meticulous curation necessary for compelling photography books, and how he blurs the lines between landscape and street photography with his signature style.
So adjust your dials as we explore the emotional and technical terrain of landscape photography with Paul Wakefield and consider what elevates a photograph from good to great. Don't forget to check out his books if you're looking for profound photographic inspiration.
Links mentioned in the Episode348: David duChemin - Focusing on Voice and Vision
347: Jassen Todorov - Creating Award Winning Aerial Photographs
346: Kirsten Elstner - National Geographic Photo Camp
345: Alex Nail - The Great Wilderness
344: Thru-hiking the Colorado Trail as a Landscape Photographer
343: Chris Saunders - Making the Mundane Fun in Landscape Photography
342: Eileen Rafferty - Elevating Your Photography With Alternative Printmaking
341: Anders Spetz - A Journey from CEO to Photographer
340: Clyde Butcher - Master of the Florida Swamps
339: Cat Coquillette - How to License Your Artwork
338: Betty Wiley - Photographing the Magic of Cape Cod
337: William Neill - Portfolio Development & New Yosemite Book
336: Morgan Heim - A Wildlife Photojournalism Rock Star
335: Paul Hoelen - Making the World a Better Place
334: Sean Tucker - The Meaning in the Making
333: Kaisa Siren - Visualize the Unseen Through Intentional Camera Movement
332: Hans Gunnar Aslaksen - Incorporating Design Concepts Into Photography
331: Dorin Bofan - Capturing the Landscapes of Transylvania as a New Dad
330: Bruce Barnbaum - Five Decades of Landscape Photography
329: Let’s Go to Antarctica with Marc Muench and Richard Bernabe
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